Data Centers in Arkansas
At least 2 data centers have been tracked across Arkansas — the 45th state by data-center buildout in the country by capacity.
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Every one of those 2 data centers draws power and water from the same grid you rely on — reshaping where Arkansas rates, land use, and water go, whether or not anyone put it to a vote. Here’s what that means, and what you can do about it.
Statewide, an industry analysis counts about 6 operational and 7 planned or under‑construction data centers in Arkansas, plus an estimated $1,000 million in projected 10‑year tax revenue — the map below shows the 2 we’ve pinned so far, so help us map the rest. Statewide totals: American Edge Project & TECNA, Dec 2025.
- Sep 28, 2026 On the agenda: Clarksville Connected Utilities meeting — Data Center (Sep 28)
- Sep 28, 2026 On the agenda: Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission — data center (Sep 28)
- Aug 24, 2026 On the agenda: Clarksville Connected Utilities meeting — Data Center (Aug 24)
- Aug 24, 2026 Clarksville Connected Utilities meeting Aug 24, 2026
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No new reports near Arkansas in the last 30 days — checked hourly, last checked Oct 8, 12:05 UTC. Cameras only get on the map when someone looks: be the one.
📷 16 new license plate readers just reported around Conway, AR. Newly mapped by volunteers — see what's watching. #ALPR #Surveillance #Conway
What these facilities actually do
Hyperscale data centers aren’t ordinary warehouses. Each one draws megawatts of power and millions of gallons of water, and locks in decades of tax abatements — deals routinely approved with little public scrutiny. Across Arkansas, that’s 2 facilities quietly reshaping the grid, water table, and tax base. See how the buildout works and where the power and water go.
How Arkansas compares
Arkansas ranks #45 of 52 states and territories by tracked data-center capacity — part of a fast-growing national footprint. Nationwide, we have tracked over 2,000 megawatts and counting. Nearby by camera count: District of Columbia (1), South Dakota (2), West Virginia (2), Puerto Rico (2).
The latest from Arkansas
- West Memphis mayor says Google data center could generate $20 million in new annual tax revenue for city
- Residents in Arkansas, Missouri unite against proposed Oregon County data center
- Fort Smith directors set to vote on data center rules during rare Monday meeting
- County judge vetoes Pulaski County data center moratorium; override of veto expected
- MAP: Arkansas’ most populous county passes data center regulations
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What you can do in Arkansas
You don’t have to accept it — and you don’t have to be anti-growth to demand accountability. File a public records request to learn a project’s power draw, water use, and abatement terms, speak up at a city-council meeting, and see the full playbook on our Take Action page.
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Data centers by city in Arkansas
We track 2 Arkansas cities and towns with tracked data centers — each with its own local report: